jogo de cintura
[ˈʒɔɡu dʒi sĩˈtu.ɾə]
nounmasculinepl: jogos de cintura
waist movement; hip action; flexibility; adaptability
1. A swaying or twisting movement of the hips and waist, often used in dancing (especially samba, forró, or other Brazilian dances)
She danced with impressive jogo de cintura.
Ela dançava com um jogo de cintura impressionante.
2. Figuratively: flexibility, adaptability, or diplomatic skill in handling difficult situations
The politician showed great jogo de cintura in negotiating the deal.
O político mostrou muito jogo de cintura ao negociar o acordo.
3. In martial arts and capoeira: body movement and evasion technique using hip and waist rotation
The capoeira master executed a perfect jogo de cintura to avoid the opponent's attack.
O mestre de capoeira executou um perfeito jogo de cintura para evitar o ataque do oponente.
NYC Slang
swagger; smooth moves; playing it cool
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